Our Team - Dynamic Fitness

Our Team

Brian Richardson

MS Kinesiology CPL2, PES, CES, FMT

Representing the United States in over seven world championships, Pan American Games, U.S. Olympic Festivals, as well as the World Games, Brian Richardson is no stranger to strength and conditioning. Upon finishing his career as a world class athlete, Brian went on to San Diego State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. He then completed graduate school earning a Masters degree in Exercise Science with an emphasis in performance enhancement and injury prevention. Brian is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), National Academy of Speed and Explosion (NASE), as well as a Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Brian continues most of his post-graduate work at the esteemed CHEK institute in Vista, California where he is a level 2 practitioner. To state that Brian is passionate about the field of health and human performance is an understatement. When not at Dynamic Fitness, he can often be found at the local coffee house studying current research whilst sipping his favorite cup-a-joe! It is that very diligence that has allowed Brian to be both published, as well as featured in several publications such as Muscle & Fitness, Oxygen Magazine, Muscular Development, CHEK the Pulse, UFC 360, as well as Iron Man Magazine where he is a regular contributor and consultant. Brian is also an educator at the college level where he teaches Human Movement Science. As a result of his intense education, Brian is able to bring a more clinical feel to the realm of health and fitness. He states, “ In order to prescribe an effective fitness / strength and conditioning program, the exercise practitioner must follow the necessary testing protocol. Not all of us are body builders so; it makes no sense to train like one.” Brian specializes in performance enhancement for sports such as baseball, volleyball, figure skating, mixed martial arts, motocross, and soccer to name a few. Brian along with the DF team have placed Dynamic Fitness High Performance Kinesiologyat the forefront of personal training, rehabilitation and performance enhancement.

Kevin Duenas

BS Exercise Science TPI, PES, CES, FMT

Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Health and Fitness. Kevin is also an honored member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as well as a Performance Enhancement and Corrective Exercise Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM-PES, CES). Due to his passionate studies in human performance, Kevin brings a more scientific atmosphere to the realm of strength and conditioning and personal training. He states, “Without the clear understanding of correct testing protocol and comprehensive knowledge of human biomechanics, it is impossible to guide the client through a successful fitness/ strength and conditioning program.” While focusing on valid scientific properties, Kevin also understands the clients program should be fun and attainable. He brings hard science to the world of sports performance, health and wellness, youth fitness, as well as general fitness. Kevin works with professional and amateur athletes specializing in speed, agility, quickness and power in sports such as MMA, golf, baseball, volleyball, softball, basketball, football, soccer, wrestling and track & field. He has also been recognized as one of the U.S. Olympic Committee Volunteer Coaches of the Year in 2014. After successfully completing the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) program, and having completed his Kinesiology thesis on the mechanics of the golf downswing, he became the Performance Enhancement Specialist for the PE 112 Fitness for Golf course at the Professional Golfers Career College in Temecula, CA. Kevin also works as the Fitness Advisor to the Bear Creek Junior Golf Association program at Bear Creek Golf Club in Murrieta, CA and the Valley Junior Golf Association (VJGA). He organizes and creates the fitness structure for juniors ranging from 5-14 years old. Kevin has had the privilege to work as a private strength and conditioning coach at Spring Training. He and his partner, Brian Richardson, have been the strength and conditioning specialist for the CSU Long Beach baseball program. Kevin has also been the head strength and conditioning specialist for the Biola University golf team. Having produced champions on the amateur, state, national and professional levels, Kevin and Brian together have placed Dynamic Fitness High Performance Kinesiology at the forefront of personal training and performance enhancement.

Anthony Cruz

MS Exercise Science Human Performance CSCS, TSAC-F, USAW, FMT

Anthony earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science as well as Commissioned through the United States Army from Missouri State University. He then completed graduate school earning a Masters degree in Exercise Science and Human Performance. Anthony is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Continuing his credentials in coaching athletes, military, first responders, and the general population he is also a Certified Sports Performance Coach through USA Weightlifting (USAW) and a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Anthony just recently completed serving on Active Duty for the Army as an Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Army’s Master Fitness Trainer Course. There he was in charge of supervising a team and certifying the Army’s top Soldiers as Master Fitness Trainers. The course entailed biomechanics, injury prevention, performance nutrition, as well as many other topics to improve the Army’s health and wellness. He now serves as a Captain in the Army Reserves where he is a Medical Operations and Intelligence Officer. Anthony also experienced coaching as a strength coach under the umbrella of a sports medicine team. He worked alongside orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and athletic trainers to train professional, collegiate, and club athletes. His vast knowledge and experience in military and civilian strength and conditioning settings elevates Dynamic Fitness HPK like no other performance facility in the area! “Military and First Responder musculoskeletal injuries are at an all time high, it is my passion and duty to assist this population in training properly and efficiently in order for them to serve this nation to the best of their ability.”

Danny Flood

BS Psychology HLC1, PES, FMT

Danny possesses a Bachelors degree in Psychology (BS), is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), is a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and is a Holistic Life Coach (HLC) from the well-respected CHEK Institute. Along with his educational background, he is a personal chef and creates nutrition programs that are designed specifically for an individual’s goals, body type, lifestyle, and nutritional deficiencies. He utilizes the Dynamic Fitness Training System (DFTS™) to create individualized integrated-functional training programs that benefit athletes, pre/post rehab, and fitness enthusiasts alike. During his 17+ years of experience in the industry, Danny has been featured on national television and written health/wellness articles on a wide range of topics, including childhood obesity, hormone levels during REM sleep, depression/anxiety and the importance of core training. Danny has also been a guest speaker/presenter at Providence Medical Center in Anchorage and for the Bariatric group at St. Bernadine’s Medical Center in San Bernardino, California. To Dynamic Fitness High Performance Kinesiology, Danny brings the ability to create healthy lifestyle outlines that are easily adaptable, even with the busiest lifestyles. “Staying focused is not always an easy task, that’s why building your support group with positive people around you is so important. With the correct information and the right forms of positive reinforcement anyone can achieve their goals.” Based on his background and experience; Danny helps put Dynamic Fitness High Performance Kinesiology at the forefront of personal training and performance enhancement.